Strašnice Crematorium
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Strašnice Crematorium (Czech: Krematorium Strašnice) is the largest crematory in Europe in terms of area. President Václav Havel was cremated here. The crematorium was involved in the disposal of those who had been executed by the Nazi and Communist regimes including writer Vladislav Vančura, general Josef Mašín, politician Milada Horáková and bishop Gorazd of Prague.
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Crematorium Strašnice | |
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Krematorium Strašnice | |
General information | |
Type | Crematorium |
Location | Prague, Czech Republic |
Coordinates | 50.076456°N 14.484722°E / 50.076456; 14.484722 |
Construction started | 1929 |
Completed | 1931 |
Owner | City of Prague, Czech Republic |
Management | Pohřební ústav hl. m. Prahy |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Alois Mezera |
Main contractor | Tomáš Amena |
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